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UMN pilot program concerns Dinky business owners

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 2, 2022
Owners say they weren’t consulted before being told about parking and traffic blocks on two busy streets over three weekends in July and August. The traffic blocks are part of a University of Minnesota public safety pilot program.
Department of Radiology Associate Professor Pierre-Giles Henry poses for a portrait in the MRI lab room at the Magnetic Resonance Research Center on Tuesday, July 25.

Rare disease study holds global promise toward cure

by Ellie Roth
Published July 28, 2022
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota are part of a study that is tracking the progression of Friedreich ataxia.
A bus stop at the intersection of University and Berry Street, captured on Wednesday, April 6.

Universal Transit Pass gets green light

by Madison Roth
Published July 28, 2022
The pass will allow students to ride the light rail and other public transportation for free during the 2022-23 academic year.
Epidemiology Doctoral Student Inari Mohammed poses for a portrait in the Tawfiq Islamic Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 21. The Seward Vaccine Equity Project held their recent in-person event at the center.

Community outreach group provides vaccine information to underrepresented groups

by Amirah Razman
Published July 27, 2022
A group of volunteers from UMN regularly hosts COVID-19 vaccination events in order to ease worries about the vaccine.
From left to right, Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Myron Franz,  UMPD Chief Matt Clark, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Interim Chief of Police Amelia Huffman hold a meeting regarding public safety on campus on July 11, 2022.

UMN organizes new committee after public safety meeting

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 20, 2022
After a shooting in the spring, parents have gained support in their mission to increase public safety measures on campus.
Big Ten student debt, tuition, cost of living comparison

Big Ten student debt, tuition, cost of living comparison

by Madison Roth
Published July 15, 2022
As inflation is on the rise, some Big Ten universities decide whether to increase tuition or not for the 2022-23 academic year.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

UMN regents name David McMillan UMD interim chancellor

by Madison Roth
Published July 15, 2022
The board also discussed President Gabel’s performance pay, the universal transit pass and the safety plans for the upcoming academic year at their July meeting on Wednesday.
First Native American member appointed to Board of Regents

First Native American member appointed to Board of Regents

by Amirah Razman
Published July 14, 2022
University of Minnesota student representatives advocated for this decision through a letter and petition to Gov. Tim Walz.
Tina Erazmus, the  director of the University’s Local Government and Community Relations department, speaks as a panelist at Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley Worlobah's June 21 town hall.

Parents urge UMN to address violent crime on campus

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 13, 2022
Many parents of University of Minnesota students expressed concerns about shortages of police officers during meetings with Minneapolis and University leaders.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Letter calls out Board of Regents actions, Gabel’s contract, UMD chancellor search

by Maia Irvin and Madison Roth
Published July 12, 2022
A current regent, former governor and a lawyer sent a letter to the Legislative Audit Commission detailing concerns about recent Board of Regents actions connected to President Joan Gabel’s contract and the search for Duluth’s next chancellor.

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